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Vietnam Hidden Golf & Culture Trails
Vietnam Unseen Golf & Culture Trails – Hosted Tour
• 14 – 27 April 2019
• 14 DAYS – 7 ROUNDS OF GOLF
• Only limited seats available
Due to the huge demand for tourism in Vietnam in general and golf travel specifically,
Golfasian is excited to announce this exclusive and fully local hosted Vietnam tour.
Vietnam’s golf courses have been awarded best in the world, and signature courses
designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Colin
Montgomerie are in play from North to South. Participants will meet and interact with
locals proud to introduce you to the many wonders of Vietnam. Visit, golf, and tour the
capital Hanoi, iconic Ha Long Bay, the center of Vietnam golf in Danang, food lovers and
UNESCO World Heritage site of Ho An, and finally the bustling economic hub of Ho Chi
Minh City.
Play best golf courses, all with attentive caddies and riding carts to pamper you! For
non-golfers, visit Duong Lam Ancient Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, Last Emperors Capital
city of Hue, and the infamous Mekong River Delta basin. Golfers will only be jealous
once they hear of your experiences.
Fully escorted by a local Golfasian Vietnam host along with specialist guides you will
learn the secrets that make Vietnam aptly named “Timeless Charm.” This tour to
Vietnam combines luxury travel, world-class golf, picturesque scenery, exotic cuisine,
and magical experiences to be remembered forever and is inclusive of all
accommodations with breakfast plus ground transportation, green fees, carts, caddies
and all domestic flights. Delicious lunches and dinners served as noted in the itinerary.
Places are limited, so only a lucky 20 persons will have this opportunity of a lifetime to
experience the golf and culture of Vietnam through the eyes and ears of local.
Program Highlights:
• Charity donation, visit to philanthropic organization on Day 3 (Hanoi
sightseeing tour)
• Tra Que Farming Village & Cooking tour (Day 8)
• Hoi An Tapas Dinner – Foodie tour (Day 8)
• Early morning visit to Fishing village in Hoi An (Day 10 or Day 7)
• Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat ( Day 11)
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi! You will be welcomed at Hanoi Airport by one of our staff who will be
waiting to greet you and whisk you off to relax in your hotel.
A ‘Welcome’ dinner at a good restaurant in a colonial building awaits you.
Day 2: Golf at Van Tri Golf Club
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Van Tri Golf Club for 01 round of 18 holes
including sharing cart and caddie
Van Tri Golf Club is conveniently located 30 minutes
from Hanoi city center and was North Vietnam’s first
exclusively private golf estate. The golf course was
designed by renowned architect, Peter Rousseau and as so presents the traditional
values and solid approach that is forever exciting and challenging to play; one that will
certainly stand the test of time. Van Tri is visually stunning as the right balance of
blending together colors, textures, heights and elements of stone, water, sand, grass
and trees to provide a great variety that defines each and every individual hole.
After golf, return transfer to hotel
For Non-Golfers: Visit Duong Lam Ancient Village – including Lunch
Tracing back the origin of Vietnam’s culture and
Vietnamese traditions. This is great chance to explore
the special architecture through its surviving laterite brick
ancient houses. Laterite and mud, the two materials that
are abundant in the area, on house walls, gates, wells,
temple walls, and so forth.Enjoy authentic meal with local
host and experience the hospitality of the family.
Day 3: Full Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tour
Your guide will arrive in the morning to show you the
sights of Hanoi – the Van Mieu Temple of Literature, the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc
Son temple, and Hanoi’s Old Quarter or Hoa Lo Prison.
How you get around is up to you. You can be driven,
walk, ride in a cyclo, or sightsee from the back of a
motorbike – the list is ranked in order of adrenalin output.
Option 1: Attend a special presentation of Calligraphy by a senior Confucian Calligrapher
at Van Mieu Temple.
Option 2: Visit “Hold for Future” Center.
Meet Mrs. Le Minh Hien who found the center and dedicate her life to care about the
future of people with disabilities.
Day 4: Golf at BRG King’s Island Golf Resort
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to BRG Kings’ Island Golf Resort for 01 round of
18 holes including sharing cart and caddie.
BRG Kings’ Island Golf Resort is a 36 hole golf resort in
the outskirts of Hanoi and arguably the most scenic
course in North Vietnam. The golf resort lies on the
shores of the Dong Mo reservoir 36 kilometers from Hanoi. At only 50 minutes drive from
the capital, King’s Island is a high quality and convenient choice to include a North
Vietnam golf package. In a uniquely Vietnamese touch, access to the course is by boat.
After golf, return transfer to hotel.
For Non-Golfers: Enjoy a free day for pool relax or shopping
Day 5: Full Day Ha Long Bay Tour & Overnight on Cruise
It’s about a three-hour drive to Ha Long Bay, but a
comfortable car and a guide to explain the rural life of the
Red River Delta makes the time fly past. Your ‘floating
hotel’ will be a traditional-style wooden junk, a luxury
replica of the paddle steamers that once plied the Bay
during in colonial times.
A junk will take you to the islands and caves with time for
swimming, fishing, taking spectacular pictures, or venturing into some of the sea level
grottoes in a small sampan, all weather permitting, of course.
You will stay one night at board along a luxurious replica junk ship where all meals are
included.
Day 6: Flight to Danang
Disembark; you will be transported to Hanoi Airport for short 45 minute domestic flight to
Danang on the central coast of Vietnam. Upon arrival and greeting by our staff you will
be transported to your resort for check-in.
Day 7: Golf at Ba Na Hills Golf Club
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning is free for own leisure. Afternoon, transfer to Ba
Na Hills Golf Club for Twilight Golf with 01 round of 18
holes including sharing cart and caddie.
Ba Na Hills Golf Club is 25 minutes inland from Danang
Vietnam near at the foothills of the cable car station
leading to Bana Hills. The Da Nang golf course is first Luke Donald designed course not
only in Asia, but the world and is managed by IMG. Ba Na Hills is laid out in several
valleys of the surrounding mountain ranges. The Ba Na Hills mountain course has a
diverse mix of natural topography and vegetation. The holes at higher elevation have
nice vantage points with spectacular views of the valleys below. After golf, return transfer
to hotel.
For Non-Golfers: Half Day Danang City Tour
Be captivated by Danang’s blend of modernity and rich
traditions. Discover the rich history of the Cham people
and see poignant reminders of Vietnam’s military past.
Climb to the top of Marble Mountain for brilliant views of
the city’s ever-changing skyline and coast. From the
ancient Han Market to the Linh Ung Pagoda, from the
Cham Museum to Marble Mountain offering breathtaking views, discover the wonders of
this exciting city.
Day 8: Tra Que Village Farming & Vietnamese Cooking Class & Foodie Tour
including lunch & dinner
Escape from the bustling city just about 15 minutes by
cycling from Hoi An old quarter, you will enjoy a farming
area with nice weather and lovely people, a green area
called Tra Que vegetable village. It’s an easy bicycle ride
and a quite scenic one. You will see rice fields, glassy
rivers, and lazy water buffaloes lounging in the mud.
After that, explore the Old Town of Hoi An while the sun goes down and sample enough
food for dinner. Discover hidden, local food spots and taste unforgettable dishes at every
turn, from market stalls, restaurants and local cafés.
Day 9: Golf at Montgomerie Links Vietnam
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Montgomerie Links Vietnam for 01 round of
18 holes including sharing cart and caddie.
The site has an amazing beachscape, which makes the
perfect palette for this links style course. Moving boldly
over wispy Casuarina pines and sand dunes the Montgomerie Links Vietnam gives you
the feeling of being in Scotland without the cold temperatures you find in the British Isles!
The golf course takes advantage of its close proximity to the Marble Mountains. In
addition to excellent golf course, there is a large contemporary club house.
After golf, return transfer to hotel.
For Non-Golfers: Full Day Hue City Tour including lunch
Spend full day to visit Hue City, traditionally, the city has
been one of Vietnam’s cultural, religious and educational
centers.
With a visit to a produce market, lunch at a local pagoda,
a jaunt to an incense-making factory, and a chilled-out
river cruise, this Hue tour fits the greatest hits of Hue into
one remarkable day.
Day 10: Golf at BRG Danang Golf Resort / After Golf Transfer to Saigon
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to BRG Danang Golf Resort for 01 round of 18
holes including sharing cart and caddie.
Reminiscent of both Scottish links golf and Carolina sand
hills golf, Australia’s Great White Shark Greg Norman
has created arguably Vietnam’s best course. Built on the
sandy loam soil of Danang Beach, fairways are generous and there is restrained use of
water. However shots must be carefully placed to give players a chance to go for the
pins on the well bunkered and undulating greens. The fairways are lined and well
defined by long needle pines, so miss into the trees and you will be forced to punch off
the sand and pine needles along a safe line just to get back into play. More so than
other areas of Vietnam, the wind can play be a major factor on the central coast.
After golf, return transfer to hotel.
For Non-Golfers: Fishing Village tour
Watch the sunrise over the East Vietnam Sea during a
private tour to Duy Hai Fishing Village at the break of
day. As Mother Nature drenches the landscape in her
golden glow, visit stalls bursting with fresh fish and
sample the regional speciality of Mi Quang, a mouth-watering Vietnamese noodle bowl.
Free at leisure until our driver and guide will meet you and transfer you to Danang
International Airport for departure to Saigon. Upon arrival, our guide and driver will meet
you at the airport to transfer you to hotel.
Day 11: Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat & Half Day Saigon City Tour
including lunch
Take the Cu Chi Tunnels tour and travel like a VIP
arriving hours on a luxury speedboat. Arrive Cu Chi
Tunnels and learn more about this fascinating
underground network that was a key part of the Viet
Cong defense during the Vietnam War.
After Cu Chi tour, Embrace the spirit of Saigon – “Pearl
of the Far East” with a day trip visiting the iconic landmarks of the city and soaking up
the rich tapestry of history and culture.
Day 12: Golf at Tan Son Nhat Golf Club
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Golf Club for 01 round of 18
holes including sharing cart and caddie.
Tan Son Nhat Golf Course is a public golf course located
4 kilometers from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Built
across 156 hectares, the 36-hole Tan Son Nhat Golf
Course borders the Tan Son Nhat Airport – the busiest in Vietnam. Nelson & Haworth
Golf Course Architects designed a top course out of the surrounding flattish land.
Significant earth mounding, many water hazards, large bunkers, and undulating greens
have been built on every hole. Paspalum turf used on the tees, fairway, rough, and
greens ensure top year-round playing conditions.
After golf, return transfer to hotel.
For Non-Golfers: Full Day Mekong Delta tour including lunch
Journey to the Mekong Delta area to see the agricultural
heartland of Vietnam on this tour. Boat down the
Mekong, visit a bee farm, row a sampan down a canal,
snack on tropical fruit, and see how the people live
outside of Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13: Golf at Long Thanh Golf Club
For Golfers:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Long Thanh Golf Club for 01 round of 18
holes including sharing cart and caddie
Long Thanh Golf Club offers golf in the former rice
paddies and scenic countryside surrounding Saigon.
Excellent year round golf course conditions ensure all
golfers have an enjoyable time. Featuring rolling fairways
and large undulating greens, with many high lipped bunkers and water hazards on
almost every hole to catch errant shots; the Long Thanh Golf Club is the epitome of golf
in Vietnam. Fairways are palm and pine tree lined to ensure green conditions throughout
both the dray and wetter periods.
After golf, return transfer to hotel.
For Non-Golfers: (Optional)
Enjoy Vietnamese massage and spa treatment at the hotel
Farewell dinner at local restaurant with food & 2 hours free flow drinks include alcoholic
beverages.
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast you will have the whole day free for last minute shopping and visiting
some of the places you may have missed or wanted to go back to in Saigon. You will be
transported to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure
-- End of Program –
Package Inclusions:
• International flights
• 7 rounds of golf include green fee and caddie
• Twin share golf carts included at all courses
• 4 nights’ accommodation in Hanoi
• 1 nights’ accommodation in Halong Bay (overnight cruise)
• 4 nights’ accommodation in Danang
• 4 nights’ accommodation in Saigon
• Excursions as indicated in the itinerary
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Flights: Saigon – Danang / Danang – Hanoi (Economy class; upgrade to Business
class available on request)
• All airport, land, and golf course transfers
• All transfers by private VIP high top touring van or sedan
• Daily drinking water
• 24/7 golf hotline staffed by knowledgeable service personnel
• Local knowledge, expertise, suggestions, and support throughout trip
• All taxes and compulsory service charges
• Local guided by English speaking guide
Accommodation:
• Hanoi: 5* Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi / Deluxe Room
• Danang: 5* Pullman Danang Beach Resort / Superior Room
• Saigon: 5* Caravelle Saigon Hotel / Deluxe room
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